Open Water Data

Elora Quarry

Fergus, Ontario, Canada

Data Sources
  • E. coli
    FAIL 143mpn Mon, Aug 18, 2025
  • Water Quality Status
    Failed tests Mon, Aug 18, 2025
  • Air Temperature
    15.4°C / 59.7°F (air) Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 6:00pm
  • Wind
    19.1 - 30.3km/h WNW 283° Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 6:00pm
  • Partly Cloudy
    Partly Cloudy Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 6:00pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 6:00pm
  • Air Visibility
    10km Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 6:00pm
  • Humidity
    66% Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 6:00pm

The Elora Quarry is a former limestone quarry, better known as the "old swimming hole".   It was a popular swimming spot long before it became a day-use conservation area in 1976.  Elora Quarry offers a large beach area, unmonitored swimming, tree-covered picnic space and a 1km hiking trail. The 10 m high cliffs around the quarry are stunning.  There are 2 washroom facilities and a small change room available.

There is a capacity limit, and tickets must be purchased online prior to arrival.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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